Omar Infante
Professional baseball player, All-Star
Born
December 26th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Venezuela
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Played in Major League Baseball primarily as a second baseman and infielder. Started career with the Detroit Tigers, contributing to the team's performance over several seasons. Achieved All-Star status in 2010 while with the Florida Marlins. Played for various teams including the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, and the Chicago White Sox. Notable for solid defensive skills and batting proficiency throughout career.
Selected as an All-Star in 2010
Played for the Florida Marlins in 2009
Contributed to teams like Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals
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